Blessed Rolando Rivi
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
April 13
Born
January 7, 1931
Died
April 1, 13
Beatified
5 October 2013 by Pope Francis
Venerated
27 March 2013 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Rolando Rivi, also known as Rolando Maria Rivi, was born on 7 January 1931 in San Valentino di Castellarano, a small village in the province of Reggio Emilia, Italy. He was born into a humble farming family, and from an early age, Rolando displayed a deep religious devotion and a strong desire to serve God.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2013-10-05 by 5 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated in Modena, Italy by Cardinal Angelo Amato
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